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The city removed a dead tree leaving an ugly stump, which was finally removed after several weeks. However, when the city came to remove the stump, they just ground it down and left a huge pile of mulch in its place. It's been there for a few weeks, the alderman has been contacted, and we were told there would be a tree planted in its place, but there doesn't seem to be any action on this front.

Here is how to sign up for a free street tree: http://www.environment.yale.edu/uri/get-involved/plant-your-own-tree/ (Follow the link "Request a tree here" in the first paragraph.) New Haven Urban Resources is happy to work with the tree caregiver to select the species. Our tree experts can advise on the best tree for that location. We just need your name and contact info. Email: uri@yale.edu with questions.

Justin Elicker(Guest)

The city has different crews that grind stumps and pick up mulch and as you can imagine they are very short staffed. I'll contact them and let them know it's a priority. That being said, anyone who wants free mulch should come on by with a wheelbarrow and use it in their yard. Mulch can be pretty expensive!